Football rumours from the media

N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Willy Boly are among the players making headlines.

What the papers say

Real Madrid are ready to rival Juventus in a bid to to sign Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, according to Spanish publication Sport. The LaLiga side could pay a fee in the region of £70million for the France international.

Chelsea’s 21-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic is reportedly set to ask for a loan move away from Chelsea if he is not given more opportunities soon, The Sun reports.

Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic (Adam Davy/PA)

Arsenal manager Unai Emery is considering making a move for Wolves defender Willy Boly, according to The Sun. The Midlands club could potentially double the £10m they paid Porto for the 28-year-old Ivory Coast international should he favour a move to the Emirates.

Manchester City have ruled out making a bid for 20-year-old Norway international Martin Odegaard despite the Real Madrid player impressing enough to win LaLiga’s player of the month award while on loan at Real Sociedad, say the Daily Mail.